SPEED MENTORING LOUNGE
Welcome to our Speed Mentoring Sessions!
In 15 minutes, you will have the opportunity to connect with an expert in costing, export marketing, or financing to discuss a specific challenge or opportunity facing your business. Come prepared with your questions and expect practical advice, fresh perspectives, and actionable recommendations tailored to your needs. The objective is not to solve every challenge in 15 minutes, but to help you identify the right direction and your next steps. Before leaving, try to agree with your mentor on two or three concrete actions you can take, the resources or support you may need, and how you will measure progress. Remember, this is the beginning of a journey, not the end of a conversation. The real value of mentoring comes when you turn the advice you receive into action!
Your Mentors
Rashad Ibrahim Rashad
Chief Commercial Officer, Nagehtex
Export Advisor | International Marketing Strategist | Mentor, Speed Mentoring Hub
Chief Commercial Officer at Nagehtex, an export advisor and international marketing strategist, and a DBA candidate. With 25+ years of leadership, he has directed $120 million in annual exports across 50+ countries and served on a corporate Board. In a one-to-one session, exporters can expect honest feedback on their readiness, a clear view of their best target markets, practical advice on approaching buyers and pricing, and a concrete next step to act on.
Hazem Kassem
Founder & Managing Director, Axcell Consulting Services
CMA, CSAA
Most manufacturers price on gut feel or cost-plus guesses — and lose margin on products they think are profitable. Axcell builds your true product costing, pricing and breakeven analysis, so you know exactly what each product earns, which ones drain profit, and how to price with confidence, backed and monitored by experienced virtual CFO, integrated within the ERP and accounting support.
